1. Point of Personal Priviledge:
Refers to the comfort and well-being of the delebate.
May only interrupt the speaker if it refers to audibility. (can you hear?)
May not refer to the content of the speech.
Is not debatable.
Does not require a second.
2. Point of Order:
Refers to procedural matters only i.e. if the chair makes an error in the order of debate or in the setting/observing of debate time.
May not interrupt the speaker.
Is not debatable.
Can only refer to something that just happened, other wise it is out or order, or invalid.
3. Point of Information to the Speaker:
Is a question directed to the delegate who has the floor, and who has indicated that they are willing to answer points of information.
Speaker asking the Point of Information may only pseak if recognized by the Chair.
Must be in a question form.
Only ONE question may be asked at a time. There should be no direct dialogue between speaker and questioner on the floor. Follow ups: Follow ups are allowed, which means the delegate asking the questions may ask another if it pertains to the first question asked. This must be approved by the Chair.
4. Point of Information to the Chair:
Is a question to the Chair.
May NOT interrupt the speaker.
Can refer to almost anything, from issues to personal priorities.
5. Point of Parliamentary Enquiry:
Point of information to the Chair concerning the rules of procedure.
May NOT interrupt the speaker.
Sample Debate:
For useful suggestions for informal practice debate see: pg. 96 Uniting the Nations through Model United Nations.
An informal quick debate that uses "motions" or issues that everyone can have an opinion about. These could include ideas such as:
"Chinese food is the best food in the world."
"Facebook should not be banned at school."
"The SAT's are not effective at showing true achievement."
These 30 minute debates are excellent ways to include all students in a less formal and more inclusive environment. If the issues are somewhat light hearted or funny students will be more willing to share their ideas. These are great starters in the "early" days as students are learning procedures.
Debate Procedures:
Debate Guidelines Points:
1. Point of Personal Priviledge:
Refers to the comfort and well-being of the delebate.
May only interrupt the speaker if it refers to audibility. (can you hear?)
May not refer to the content of the speech.
Is not debatable.
Does not require a second.
2. Point of Order:
Refers to procedural matters only i.e. if the chair makes an error in the order of debate or in the setting/observing of debate time.
May not interrupt the speaker.
Is not debatable.
Can only refer to something that just happened, other wise it is out or order, or invalid.
3. Point of Information to the Speaker:
Is a question directed to the delegate who has the floor, and who has indicated that they are willing to answer points of information.
Speaker asking the Point of Information may only pseak if recognized by the Chair.
Must be in a question form.
Only ONE question may be asked at a time. There should be no direct dialogue between speaker and questioner on the floor.
Follow ups: Follow ups are allowed, which means the delegate asking the questions may ask another if it pertains to the first question asked. This must be approved by the Chair.
4. Point of Information to the Chair:
Is a question to the Chair.
May NOT interrupt the speaker.
Can refer to almost anything, from issues to personal priorities.
5. Point of Parliamentary Enquiry:
Point of information to the Chair concerning the rules of procedure.
May NOT interrupt the speaker.
Sample Debate:
For useful suggestions for informal practice debate see: pg. 96 Uniting the Nations through Model United Nations.
An informal quick debate that uses "motions" or issues that everyone can have an opinion about. These could include ideas such as:
"Chinese food is the best food in the world."
"Facebook should not be banned at school."
"The SAT's are not effective at showing true achievement."
These 30 minute debates are excellent ways to include all students in a less formal and more inclusive environment. If the issues are somewhat light hearted or funny students will be more willing to share their ideas. These are great starters in the "early" days as students are learning procedures.